22/10/2026
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There comes a point when your existing human resources have their productivity impacted due to workload increases. This also impacts morale and ultimately business performance.
These are four signs it may be time to review your team’s capacity:
𝟭. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹: Occasional busy period are expected, however, if your team is consistently working longer hours to keep up, it could indicate a resource gap rather than a temporary spike in demand.
𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿:Missed deadlines and delayed projects are often early warning signs that the teams are stretched too tight. The longer this continues, the greater the impact on clients, stakeholders, and future business opportunities.
𝟯. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿: A drop in engagement, increased stress levels, or higher staff turnover can all be indicators that employees are carrying too much for too long. Protecting your existing team is just as important as meeting business objectives.
Sometimes the most effective way to support your team is by ensuring they have the right level of support around them.
Have you noticed any of these challenges on your team?